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Conservative Democracy

Yoram Hazony

The present moment is one of growing discomfort, both in America and in Europe, with the regnant liberal political theory often described as liberal democracy. It is frequently said...

The Miracle of Esther

Yoram Hazony

Esther is a book of the Bible that does not refer to God explicitly even once. On the surface, it is a story about political intrigue, sex, and violence....

The Biblical Case for Limited Government

Yoram Hazony

The writings of Plato and Aristotle are often described as works of reason, as opposed to the Bible, which is said to be revelation_—a text that bypasses our natural...